Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Father Daulal Vaishnaw Passes Away in Jodhpur

08 Jul 2025

Daulal Vaishnaw, the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father, died on Tuesday morning, July 8, at AIIMS Jodhpur. He passed away at 11:52 am following critical care for the last few days. In confirmation of the news, AIIMS Jodhpur released an official statement conveying condolences, "It is with profound grief that...

Pune-Nashik Railway Realignment Nears Completion, Vaishnaw Confirms

04 May 2025

Union Railway Minister of India Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that the Pune-Nashik high-speed rail corridor is near final realignment. The project, which previously suffered delays due to scientific objections, will now proceed once the Maharashtra government provides its approval. The original rail line alignment had evoked fierce protests from scientists...

Centre Confirms Caste Census to Be Included in Upcoming National Census

30 Apr 2025

The Union government on Wednesday made it official that caste census will be included in the coming National Census. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, as per an ANI report, affirmed that the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has approved the inclusion of caste-based data in the all-India census. Modi Government Takes...

Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Video of India’s Hyperloop Tube, Set to Become World’s Longest | Watch

17 Mar 2025

Union Minister of Railways, Communications, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has recently paid a visit to the Hyperloop test tunnel at IIT Madras, where he made an official declaration that the Hyperloop test tube under construction will become the world's longest at 410 meters shortly. At present, the 410-meter-long Hyperloop test...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Clarifies Remarks on India’s AI Capabilities

05 Feb 2025

CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman dealt on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, with earlier remarks about India's possible development of fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) models. Altman set the record straight in a discussion with Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during his India trip about his earlier remarks having been taken...

‘Bharat’s First Hyperloop Test Track’: Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Video | WATCH

06 Dec 2024

The Union Railway Minister shared a path-breaking update on X (formerly Twitter) on December 5 about completing India's first 410-meter Hyperloop test track. This has a big significance to how much the country has advanced with regards to high-speed transportation and aspires to lead in futuristic transit technologies. This is...

‘Rail? Nehhh Reel Minister’: Ashwini Vaishnaw Trolled After Viral Clip | WATCH

04 Nov 2024

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw found himself at the center of online ridicule after a video surfaced showing him waving at train passengers who did not respond. The clip, which was filmed during a station inspection in Aluva, Kozhikode, quickly went viral, leading to a flurry of reactions from netizens. Many...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Explores AI Collaboration With Meta’s Chief Scientist Yann LeCun

26 Oct 2024

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Meta's Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun on Saturday as part of discussions for opportunities to collaborate on AI. Taking to X, he reflected on the success of India's AI mission, speaking to the imperative of how all sectors - industry, government...

Ashwini Vaishnaw Captures Spectacular Aerial Shot Of Iconic Chenab Bridge | Watch

27 Sep 2024

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently shared a mesmerizing video showcasing the majestic Chenab Railway Bridge, which connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India. Posting the video on X, the Railway Minister wrote, “Helicopter shot - Chenab bridge,” offering viewers a bird’s-eye view of the engineering marvel....

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Sleeper Coach at BEML

01 Sep 2024

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a significant inspection of the Vande Sleeper Coach at BEML in Bengaluru on Sunday. Vaishnaw announced that passenger operations for the Vande Sleeper Coach are expected to commence within three months. "This new Vande Sleeper Coach is a full sleeper version," he informed reporters following...

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